Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce

Key developments

1. Jul 25, 2026

   Douglas County, Nebraska reports 27 confirmed and 12 unconfirmed cyclospora cases in four days, with Taco Bell cited as the most common exposure among those infected.

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2. Jul 25, 2026

   Health officials led by RFK Jr. say the cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to Taylor Farms lettuce is under control, even as Sen. Ossoff accuses the administration of weakening FoodNet surveillance.

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3. Jul 26, 2026

   The cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce expands to four more states, with thousands of cases and hospitalizations now reported nationwide.

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Cyclospora Outbreak Tied to Iceberg Lettuce; Recall Issued

Federal health officials say the cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce from Taylor Farms has grown across multiple states with thousands of cases and hospitalizations, while a separate, active investigation remains focused on identifying the products and locations involved in 72 cases. Authorities emphasize simple hygiene and proper cooking to kill the parasite as they continue tracing sources and updating the public on evolving clusters.

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Cyclospora outbreak tied to Taylor Farms lettuce

Health officials led by RFK Jr. say the cyclosporiasis outbreak is under control with recalls linked to Taylor Farms and ongoing forensics, even as investigations continue. Meanwhile, Sen. Ossoff and others accuse the administration of weakening surveillance—cutting FoodNet’s coverage of Cyclospora and prompting questions about the outbreak’s source and current monitoring efforts.